Responsible to plan and manage the separation activities at global level of Novartis Generics business unit (Sandoz) for Commercial Quality and Quality Shared Services organizations

Responsible for financial planning, control and analysis of a $45M USD budget for Americas and Europe regions within Novartis Country Quality organization, as well as for GlobalQuality shared service center in Mexico City. Main results:- Delivery of $4M USD savings through different strategic and OpEx initiatives in close and proactivecollaboration with business owners- 2 Global Quality awards received for Project Jaguar (NCQ QC Network transformation) and ProjectQuetzal (New QC Lab in… Show more Responsible for financial planning, control and analysis of a $45M USD budget for Americas and Europe regions within Novartis Country Quality organization, as well as for GlobalQuality shared service center in Mexico City. Main results:- Delivery of $4M USD savings through different strategic and OpEx initiatives in close and proactivecollaboration with business owners- 2 Global Quality awards received for Project Jaguar (NCQ QC Network transformation) and ProjectQuetzal (New QC Lab in Mexico) Show less

Responsible to manage Project Management Office as well as for plan and drive the mid and long term strategy for for Quality organization in Mexico.Also responsible to manage a team of up to 5 direct reports (1 NVS associate + 1 temp associate, 1 contractor and 2 students) with whom we achieved following results:- Successful relocation of full QC lab operation in time record of 4 months without impact to local business after affectations to former QC facilities in Mexico City caused by… Show more Responsible to manage Project Management Office as well as for plan and drive the mid and long term strategy for for Quality organization in Mexico.Also responsible to manage a team of up to 5 direct reports (1 NVS associate + 1 temp associate, 1 contractor and 2 students) with whom we achieved following results:- Successful relocation of full QC lab operation in time record of 4 months without impact to local business after affectations to former QC facilities in Mexico City caused by "2017 Earthquake"- Approval of a total $7M USD investment for the construction of new QC lab for CPO Mexico operation and with potential to bring new business to the country- Deliver $750k USD savings at regional level from Wave 1 of Project Jaguar (LatAm QC / AS&T network transformation)- Lead along with QA Manager successful implementation in Mexico of Global OpEx initiatives achieving $100k USD savings at local level- Successful development and implementation of succession plan with associate ready for next step by the time of moving to new role Show less

Responsible of lead and support projects and initiatives to improve performance, efficiency and compliance within Quality area. Main results:- Lead along Country Quality Head a project to consolidate synergies between Quality Units from Novartis Group achieving annual savings of $304k USD for the business.- Work along Quality managers in process and organizational reengineering allowing annual savings of $89k USD, as well as the consolidation of AS&T structure within Mexico Quality… Show more Responsible of lead and support projects and initiatives to improve performance, efficiency and compliance within Quality area. Main results:- Lead along Country Quality Head a project to consolidate synergies between Quality Units from Novartis Group achieving annual savings of $304k USD for the business.- Work along Quality managers in process and organizational reengineering allowing annual savings of $89k USD, as well as the consolidation of AS&T structure within Mexico Quality Organization.- Develop along with BPA a Budget Risks & Oppotunities process that allowed to identify and define an action plan to achieve annual savings of up to $1.4mill USD- Lead "Lean Lab Excellence Program" for America, supporting 7 sites across 4 countries (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and US) to obtain "Global Lean Lab Certification" by showing significant savings for the business and performance improvements.- Lead different projects and initiatives to improve QA release process achieving to increase lead time adherence by 8% and productivity by 20%, as well as reduce average lead times by 12%. Show less

Responsible of supporting projects and initiatives to improve efficiency of QC department, as well as leading along with QC Manager and Lab Leader the implementation of Lean tools and methodologies in the QC Lab, seeking to achieve "Global Lean Lab Certification". Main results:- Achieve becoming the first CPO within Novartis to obtain "Global Lean Lab Certification".- Annual savings of $259k USD through waste elimination and process efficiencies .- 1 week reduction in average lead… Show more Responsible of supporting projects and initiatives to improve efficiency of QC department, as well as leading along with QC Manager and Lab Leader the implementation of Lean tools and methodologies in the QC Lab, seeking to achieve "Global Lean Lab Certification". Main results:- Achieve becoming the first CPO within Novartis to obtain "Global Lean Lab Certification".- Annual savings of $259k USD through waste elimination and process efficiencies .- 1 week reduction in average lead times which allowed a $1.9mill USD working capital reduction.- First CPO to start working in the Global Human Error Reduction program, achieving to increase from 93% to 98% the "Right First Time" in the lab.- Develop and start along with Lab Technology leader the implementation of TPM, becoming one of the first sites in the world to use this manufacturing methodology for lab equipment.- Develop and implement along with HR a "Human Development Program" to enable setting a "Kaizen" culture, facilitate change management and reinforce corporate V&B within Quality team. Show less

Responsible to coordinate administrative activities for the project, such as communication within the team, with the university & with sponsors, recruitment & onboarding of new team members and conducting internal audits. Main achievements:- Participate in Formula SAE Lincoln in Nebraska, USA being the 2nd best team from Mexico in the competition.- Keep and increase the budget and the number of sponsors for the project.- Design and implement a new recruitment strategy that allowed… Show more Responsible to coordinate administrative activities for the project, such as communication within the team, with the university & with sponsors, recruitment & onboarding of new team members and conducting internal audits. Main achievements:- Participate in Formula SAE Lincoln in Nebraska, USA being the 2nd best team from Mexico in the competition.- Keep and increase the budget and the number of sponsors for the project.- Design and implement a new recruitment strategy that allowed to increase in 200% the number as well as the diversity of professional fields from the candidates for the project. Show less

Nine months learning vehicle dynamics as well as regulatory and dynamic features of a Formula SAE car. Three months learning mechanical design specializing in vehicle controls (steering wheel, transmission lever and pedal box).Performace shown during the trainee program allowed me to be part of the project core team for the 2013-2014 season as system coordinator.